Making money from poetry is one of the most difficult ways to make money. Even the best poets in the world with published books make very little money from them. You can become a poet by starting to write poetry and work hard to get them published. Study other poetry.
Poets must be intelligent and create. Carry around a pocket notebook to scribble any inspiration that comes to mind. Poets can make a living if their poems are in demand.
While difficult, there are a few ways to make a living from your poetry. After schooling, you can become a writer or a teacher, to pass your talent on also.