Answer:
I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. The one who buys me cuts my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead. What am I?
I am perfect with a head perfect without a head; Perfect with a tail perfect without a tail; Perfect with either neither or both.
I am a portal to another world which you cannot enter. Only you can see me but I can't see you.
When young I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged I make you gay. When old I am valued more than ever.
I move very slowly at an imperceptible rate although I take my time I am never late. I accompany life and survive past demise I am viewed with esteem in many women's eyes. What am I?
The answer I give is yes, but what I mean is no. What was the question?