composing vs compose

composing is a noun but compose is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
composing	Yes	No	No	No
compose	No	No	Yes	No

composing (noun)	compose (noun)
musical creation
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

composing (verb)	compose (verb)
	make up plans or basic details for
	produce a literary work
	write music
	put together out of existing material
	calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
	form the substance of