Answer: I do not know if this is a multiple choice question or not, but I would contend that the blue flower is a reference to Neruda's country, Chile.
Explanation: The color blue is part of the flag of Chile. It symbolises, in part, the Pacific Ocean, and I believe that in these lines of his famous poem, the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was referring to his beloved country, which he had had to abandon due to his political views. He is telling his lover that he wants her laughter like the flower he was waiting for, "the blue flower, the rose of my echoing country." He cannot have his country, but his lover's laughter will bring him the comfort that he needs in these difficult days away from his homeland.
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Hurt happens here just like everywhere else. ... We see how quickly things on 145th can go from good to bad and back again. ... the aftermath of the shooting and how the people of 145th Street are treated will leave you shaking your head. ... Over time, the narrator comes to understand Monkeyman's actions and so do we.
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