Riddle

I crawl on the earth and rise on a pillar. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.A vine
B.Smoke
C.Fog
D.Shadow
Hint: It's a word with 6 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Shadow

Why this is the answer

A shadow lies flat and low on the ground at midday but stretches long and tall, like a pillar, at sunrise or sunset.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Medium.