Tuesday's Teaser

Tuesday's Teaser. This new segment will include a challenging riddle every Tuesday. The answers to each teaser will be revealed the following week. Please submit your answers so we all can share in the chaos.
Tuesday's Teaser
I was brought into a dark room and set a flame. I wept senselessly only to have my head cut off. What am I ?
Answer will be revealed in the next, Tuesday's Teaser.