MTA Poetry in Motion "HERE" by Gary Snyder of the Beat Movement-Get out of Here

I always like spotting a "new" poster in the subway cars with poetry/art which helps disguise the fugue state of the ride.  I spotted "HERE" this week by poet Gary Synder.  Synder (b.1930) is associated with the Beat Movement and known for doing readings with Allen Ginsberg.  Snyder has been highly honored for his work.  He's been awarded the Pulitz Prize for Poetry "Turtle Collection", an Amer Acad of Arts & Letters Awards & Amer Book Award.  He's a self-proclaimed educator, Buddhist and environmentalist.  I thought his poem "HERE" was nowhere & not worthy of someone so highly distinguished.  I think this poem shallow - Here goes:

In the dark
(The new moon long set)

A soft grumble in the breeze
Is the sound of a jet so high
It's already long gone by

Some planet
Rising from the east shines
Through the trees

It's been years since I though,
Why are we here?

The artwork was by Ray King "Connections" 2015" (b. 1950.)  King is known for his innovative light responsive sculptures.  His painting was lovely; a geometric colorful grid.  It was a celestial painting with a peaceful continuity and serene beauty.  "HERE" was ho hum - hit the road Jack.