Answer:
I'm not really more than holes tied to more holes. I'm strong as good steel, though not as stiff as a pole.
I have four wings but cannot fly. I never laugh and never cry. On the same spot always found, toiling away with little sound.
You can tumble in it, roll in it, burn it, animal eat it. Used to cover floors, still used beyond stall doors. Freshens whatever it is placed on. Absorbs whatever is poured into it.
What has a spot and is very bright, is sometimes, red, white, blue, yellow or green and is often blinding.
What is the thing which, once poured out, cannot be gathered again?
you hold my tail while I fish for you