Its waistline is a hexagon

Question

Heart of Darkness,
Coat of Grain,
Was once alive,
Now feels no pain,
Never walks, but
Leaves a Trail.
Circle head and pointed tail.
Grows shorter as the day goes on-
Its waistline is a hexagon.

What am I?

Answer(select the area below)

A pencil.

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