The next step is to decide where to break my lines. That depends on several factors. I choose my line lengths according to the meaning of the poem, and according to the emotion I want my reader to feel. If I want intense emotion, I will choose shorter line lengths, which create a faster rhythm. Longer lines will slow the rhythm and allow for softer emotions.
Medium lines are ideal for exploring thoughts and ideas.
I try to end all the lines with strong nouns or verbs to maintain the power of the poem. I don't want to lose the reader at the end of a line. The use of enjambment creates intensity, because it kind of jerks you around the corner to the next line while maintaining the unity of thought. It also acts as a transition to the next thought. Combining different line lengths in alternating patterns can create some musical intensity.