Advice for My Novice Self

This is to help all poets and inspiring writers.

My answer to these two questions took time for me to find out for myself.

I'm hoping to inspire others to share their own learning curve in the world of words to lay down a foundation for the future wordsmiths.

Share your responses and thoughts in the comments below.

1.) How to compose a poem?

2.) What to look for when writing? 

Rhymes

Syllable count

Rhythm 

Flow

Intensity

Level of ease

Verses

Memorizing verses

Breaking into parts

Coupling