Greek kouroi and standing figures in egyptian art have in common is that they are rigid and upright stance.
My interpretation of this is that the author was hoping for something futile - they 'grew a flower' (put effort or hopes toward) that can't be bloomed (is pointless or futile, will not produce anything) that can't come true (their effort/hope is just a hopeful dream). Basically, the author hoped for something that was not possible.
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