penning vs compose

penning is a noun but compose is not a noun.

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

penning (noun)	compose (noun)
the act of creating written works

penning (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