verse vs compose

verse is a noun but compose is not a noun.

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

As verbs, compose is a hypernym of verse; that is, compose is a word with a broader meaning than verse:

Other hypernyms of verse include indite, pen, write.

verse (verb)	compose (verb)
familiarize through thorough study or experience	make up plans or basic details for
compose verses or put into verse	produce a literary work
	write music
	put together out of existing material
	calm (someone, especially oneself); make quiet
	form the substance of