Poetry: Heart and Soul By: Efrain Padilla Efrain Padilla's covers an array of experiences: loss, family, craziness, controversy, and the author's experience. He hopes that readers can relate to his poetry. About the Author Efrian Padilla's family is from a Spanish, Italian, and Greek background. Many generations ago his family settled in the Jalisco region close to Guadalajara. Padilla is a first generation US citizen. He has studied in both the US and Mexico. He loves to play guitar, stay active, and travel.