Gunel Balakishi is a poet and writer from Azerbaijan. Her work is deeply rooted in emotion, childhood memory, and the simplicity of human connection. Writing in both Azerbaijani and English, she explores themes of love, longing, and inner growth through lyrical and heartfelt verse. Her poems have been featured in local literary journals, and she is currently working on her first poetry collection. She aims to bring Azerbaijani voices to the global literary stage through honest, resonant storytelling.