Answer:
What surrounds the world, yet dwells within a thimble?
He stands beside the road. In a purple cap at tattered green cloak. Those who touch him, curse him.
It is worldwide, but once only a spider could weave one
When Iām metal or wood, I help you get home. When Iām flesh and Iām blood, In the darkness I roam.
I do not breathe, but I run and jump. I do not eat, but I swim and stretch. I do not drink, but I sleep and stand. I do not think, but I grow and play. I do not see, but you see me everyday.
Iām grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am and always a lady's delight.