Last Grains of the Hour Glass A One Act Play by Drew Gershman Scene I The curtain opens and we see what appears to be a hospital bedroom. It has a bed, dresser and TV, but other than that it seems to be lifeless. A man of age 70 or so rests in the bed waiting motionless hooked to numerous machines and IV's. His name is Martin Gray. He is a typical elderly gentleman. He has …showed first 75 words of 6392 total…

…showed last 75 words of 6392 total…the devices they use to cope with them. It is most important for you to remember that the loss by death to and of the patient is probably the greatest loss those affected will ever experience. The thought or idea of death, then, will be the greatest crisis one can face. For most people, this crisis can be endured only with at least the temporary help of coping devices like those suggested by the stages.